With Means To Promote Mixing Or Combining Of Plural Fluids Patents (Class 137/896)
  • Patent number: 8844574
    Abstract: An apparatus for mixing at least first and second fluid, comprising: (a) a first nozzle comprising a first flow duct defining a first flow chamber, and having a first nozzle tip having a first discharge opening; and (b) a second nozzle comprising a second flow duct defining a second flow chamber, and having a second nozzle tip having a second discharge opening; wherein said first flow duct and said second flow duct are spirally wrapped each over the other. The invention also provides a process for mixing fluids, especially adapted for the production of isocyanates, and that is notably carried out in the apparatus of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Huntsman International LLC
    Inventors: Neal Anthony Grob, James LaVerne Allbright
  • Publication number: 20140261824
    Abstract: A slurry and/or chemical blend supply apparatus suitable for providing slurry and/or chemical blend to chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) tools or other tools in a semiconductor fabrication facility, related processes, methods of use and methods of manufacture. The slurry and/or chemical blend supply apparatus includes one or more of the following: feed module, blend module, analytical module and distribution module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Gary Allen Byers, Bela Derecskei, Benjamin Patrick Bayer
  • Publication number: 20140216586
    Abstract: A processing space is provided in a reaction container. One gas inlet port is provided at the lower end of the reaction container. A distribution plate is attached to the one gas inlet port. Another gas inlet port is provided at a lower side surface of the reaction container. Powder that is an object to be processed is stored on the distribution plate in the reaction container. The distribution plate is configured to let a gas pass and not let the powder pass. A nitrogen gas is introduced into the processing space through the distribution plate from the one gas inlet port, and a processing gas is introduced into the processing space from the other gas inlet port without passing through the distribution plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: TOYO TANSO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Noriyuki Tanaka, Jiro Hiraiwa, Takahiro Mukai
  • Publication number: 20140216585
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for mixing and delivery of process gases are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas injection apparatus includes an elongate top plenum comprising a first gas inlet; an elongate bottom plenum disposed beneath and supporting the top plenum, the bottom plenum comprising a second gas inlet; a plurality of first conduits disposed through the bottom plenum and having first ends fluidly coupled to the top plenum and second ends disposed beneath the bottom plenum; and a plurality of second conduits having first ends fluidly coupled to the bottom plenum and second ends disposed beneath the bottom plenum; wherein a lower end of the bottom plenum is adapted to fluidly couple the gas injection apparatus to a mixing chamber such that the second ends of the plurality of first conduits and the second ends of the plurality of second conduits are in fluid communication with the mixing chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: AGUS SOFIAN TJANDRA, KALYANJIT GHOSH, CHRISTOPHER S. OLSEN, UMESH M. KELKAR
  • Patent number: 8784563
    Abstract: A system and method for mixing a plurality of gases for an atomic layer deposition (ALD) reactor. The mixer is configured to mix the plurality of gases while minimizing the potential for re-circulation within the mixer. The mixer is further configured to maintain the flow velocity of the plurality of gases as the gases pass through the mixer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: ASM America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M Schmidt, Mohith Verghese
  • Publication number: 20140196795
    Abstract: An eductor for conveying materials includes a body defining a first end and a second end and having a first inlet proximate the first end and a body outlet proximate the second end, the body defining a second inlet positioned between the first inlet and the body outlet, and the body defining an interior area. The eductor includes one or more inserts disposed within the body. The insert or inserts are manufactured from an abrasion resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: ALSTOM Technology Ltd.
    Inventor: Harvey Kent Dunning
  • Publication number: 20140196807
    Abstract: An injecting machine for two different liquids is configured to inject a liquid mixture of the two different liquids in a first-in first-out manner. The liquid mixture passes from a passage of an injection cylinder through a helical groove of a plunger into a forward space formed forwardly of the plunger as the plunger gradually moves back. When the plunger reaches a fully retracted position, a first part of the mixture remains in a front portion of the forward space while a last part of the mixture remains in a rear portion of the forward space. As the plunger moves to an advanced position, the first part of the mixture is first injected out of a nozzle and the last part of the mixture is finally injected out of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: NISSEI PLASTIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Toru IKEDA
  • Patent number: 8733384
    Abstract: A method and system for boosting pipeline gas pressure in a low-pressure gas pipeline in which a supplemental gas supply pipe in fluid communication with a supplemental pipeline gas supply is provided to an interior of a gas pipeline containing a pressurized pipeline gas, where the pressure of the supplemental pipeline gas supply is greater than the pressure of the pressurized pipeline gas. The gas pressure differential between the pressurized pipeline gas and the supplemental pipeline gas supply pressure is measured. When the pressure differential reaches a certain predetermined set value, supplemental pipeline gas is provided from the supplemental pipeline gas supply through the supplemental gas supply pipe into a pipeline space between the gas pipeline and the supplemental gas supply pipe. The flow of supplemental pipeline gas is halted upon achievement of a second predetermined set differential pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Gas Technology Institute
    Inventors: Daniel Allen Ersoy, Daniel Thomas Germata
  • Patent number: 8726940
    Abstract: A fuel equalization system includes a filter box for accepting an air stream and a fuel stream, the air stream and the fuel stream mixing to form a mixed air/fuel stream. A blower is provided that has an inlet for accepting the mixed air/fuel stream from the filter box. An air deflection member is positioned in the path of the mixed air/fuel stream, between the filter box and the inlet, so as to reduce the turbulence of the mixed air/fuel stream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Westcast, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth W. Cohen
  • Patent number: 8640725
    Abstract: A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve element is supported by a valve element support positioned between the first port and the third port, and the second port joins the main channel to provide a fluid path around the first valve element and through the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim L. Truitt, Alex Truman Mazza, Cliff Colwell Corona
  • Patent number: 8631828
    Abstract: A flow dividing manifold (12) divides a flow of anhydrous ammonia having both liquid and gas phases into separate flow paths. The manifold (12) has a first mixing nozzle (32) for concentrating the flow of the anhydrous ammonia in a first direction (46) against a first enclosed end (50) of a first mixing chamber (48). A second mixing nozzle (48) concentrating the flow of anhydrous ammonia in a second direction (76) orthogonal to the first direction (46) and against a second enclosed end (80) of a second mixing chamber (78). A flow divider structure (96) is disposed about an outward end of the second mixing chamber (78) and has a plurality of flow ports (90) which are angularly spaced around and extend orthogonal to the second flow direction (76) through the second mixing nozzle (64).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Continental NH3 Products Co., Inc.
    Inventor: David P. Ward
  • Publication number: 20130291983
    Abstract: A gas mixing device has a plurality of interleaved rows of adjustable louvers. When at least two flowing gas streams are received that are desired to be mixed, the louvers of each row directs the gas streams in a direction different from that of the adjacent rows, mixing the gas streams. When effectively only a single flowing gas stream is received, the louvers are positioned vertically thereby reducing the pressure drop across the gas mixing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Mitchell B. Cohen, Todd D. Hellewell
  • Patent number: 8567425
    Abstract: The specification generally discloses systems and methods for mixing and delivering fluids in microfluidic systems. The fluids can contain, in some embodiments reagents that can participate in one or more chemical or biological reactions. Some embodiments relate to systems and methods employing one or more vent valves to controllably flow and/or mix portions of fluid within the microfluidic system. Advantageously, fluid control such as a sequence of fluid flow and/or a change in flow rate, can be achieved by opening and closing one or more vent valves and by applying a single source of fluid flow (e.g., a vacuum) operated at a substantially constant pressure. This can simplify the operation and use of the device by an intended user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: OPKO Diagnostics, LLC
    Inventors: Enqing Tan, Vincent Linder, Jason Taylor, David Steinmiller
  • Publication number: 20130255781
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for shared gas panel for supplying a process gas to a plurality of process modules are disclosed. The shared gas panel includes a plurality of mixing valves and at least two mixing manifolds for a given mixing valve to service at least two process modules. The mixing manifolds are disposed on a given plane and staggered to save space. Components of the shared gas panel are also stacked vertically in order to reduce volume of the shared gas panel enclosure. Components are optimized such that the two mixing manifolds coupled to the given mixing valve receive equal mass flow to eliminate matching issues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Mark Taskar, Iqbal Shareef
  • Publication number: 20130240046
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a process and a system for solubilizing a surfactant in supercritical carbon dioxide that include providing a turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide into which the surfactant solubilizes and injecting the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide to achieve a Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0. In one or more embodiments, a pump provides turbulent flow to supercritical carbon dioxide moving through at least a portion of piping, and an injector associated with the piping conveys the surfactant through surfaces defining a port in the injector to inject the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide so as to achieve the Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Cloeter, Raymond M. Jones
  • Patent number: 8534326
    Abstract: The invention relates to a metering pump for admixing a fluid reduction agent into an exhaust gas flow, which comprises a premixing device in which the supplied reduction agent is mixed in a mixing region with a pressurized gas, wherein a first return valve is arranged in the premixing element in a supply conduit for the reduction agent, in front of the mixing region in the flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Grundfos NoNox a/s
    Inventors: Hans Henrik Jochumsen, Niels Stubager Kiemer, Karim Lindberg, Niels Torp Madsen, Tom Johansen
  • Publication number: 20130216717
    Abstract: A slurry distributor can include a distribution conduit and a slurry wiping mechanism. The distribution conduit extends generally along a longitudinal axis and includes an entry portion, a distribution outlet in fluid communication with the entry portion, and a bottom surface extending between the entry portion and the distribution outlet. The distribution outlet extends a predetermined distance along a transverse axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The slurry wiping mechanism includes a movable wiper blade in contacting relationship with the bottom surface of the distribution conduit. The wiper blade is reciprocally movable between a first position and a second position over a clearing path, which is disposed adjacent the distribution outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
    Inventor: UNITED STATES GYPSUM COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130199647
    Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for supplying a reducing agent in gaseous form into a flue gas flowing in a gas duct (4) communicating with a catalyst in a selective catalytic reduction reactor (SCR) arranged downstream said arrangement. The arrangement comprises a plurality of nozzles (21) arranged in the gas duct (4). The nozzles (21) are adapted to supply said reducing agent. The arrangement further comprises a plurality of mixing plates (30) arranged in the gas duct (4) downstream of said nozzles (21). Each mixing plate (30) is adapted to cooperate with at least one dedicated nozzle (21). Further, each nozzle (21) is arranged within a projected area of its dedicated mixing plate (30), the projected area is the area of a surface of the dedicated mixing plate (30) as projected in a plane perpendicular to the gas flow direction (F) of the gas duct (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD
    Inventor: ALSTOM TECHNOLOGY LTD
  • Publication number: 20130167430
    Abstract: A process for converting a solid biomass material comprising (a) mixing the solid biomass material with a fluid to form a fluidized biomass stream; and (b) propagating the fluidized biomass stream into the riser reactor via one or more delivery aperture(s); wherein the solid biomass material has a particle size distribution with a mean particle size diameter, and wherein the delivery aperture has a diameter equal to or more than three times the mean particle size diameter of the particle size distribution of the solid biomass material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventor: SHELL OIL COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20130153071
    Abstract: A flow passage structure having a plurality of flow passageways therein includes a first junction portion for joining a first fluid introduced into a first inlet path and a second fluid introduced into a second inlet path, a first joined fluid flow passage through which a fluid made by joining both the fluids flows, a branch portion for dividing the fluid flowing in the first joined fluid flow passage into two fluids, a first branch path through which one of the two divided fluids flows, and a second branch path through which the other flows, wherein a corresponding diameter of the first branch path and a corresponding diameter of the second branch path in each of the passageways are smaller than a corresponding diameter of the first joined fluid flow passage in the passageway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KOBE SEIKO SHO (KOBE STEEL, LTD.)
    Inventors: Koji Noishiki, Makoto Nishimura, Takeshi Yamashita, Tatsuo Yoshida
  • Patent number: 8453667
    Abstract: A cleaning water supply device contains a mixing unit including a channel assembly and a circular valve member, wherein the channel assembly includes an inlet channel, an outlet channel, a through channel between the inlet and the outlet channels, and at least one intake communicating with the through channel; the valve member is installed in the through channel and includes a flexibly circular wing formed therein to abut against and close the through channel so that the intake is stopped communicating with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, and when the vacuum attraction generates in the through channel, the inlet and the outlet channels are opened; a storing unit connected with the channel assembly of the mixing unit and including a chamber to receive a cleaning fluid and an output tunnel communicating with the chamber and the intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Globe Union Industrial Corp.
    Inventors: Libo Li, Jinming Xie, Mengfeng Cheng, Changweng Zhang
  • Patent number: 8440052
    Abstract: An apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a process stream of a pulp process is disclosed, as well as a method of utilizing the apparatus for feeding one or more chemicals into a pulp process is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Nalco Company
    Inventors: Prasad Duggirala, Michael Murcia, Tommy Jacobson, Mika Salonen, Martti O. Latva
  • Patent number: 8434933
    Abstract: A static continuous flow mixer, with or without reaction, is provided with basic cells, which are individually provided with an individualized chamber (1). The basic cells are also provided with at least two connecting channels (2), at least two of them being oblique relatively to the resulting direction (x) of the flow in the mixer, and with at least two additional apertures (0) for connection with the exterior. The cells interconnect successively in the space, forming a network. The mixer promotes convective processes. The dimensions (Dj, li, di, ?), the geometry of the chambers (spherical or cylindrical) and of the channels (cylindrical or prismatic) may vary, as well as their quantity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventors: José Carlos Brito Lopes, Paulo Eduardo Miranda dos Santos da Costa Laranjeira, Madalena Maria Gomes Queiroz Dias, António Augusto Areosa Martins
  • Publication number: 20130105018
    Abstract: A turbulence-inducing mixing device facilitates mixing, solvating or hydrating materials while passing the materials between fluid delivery devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventors: Ethan G. Sherman, David J. Little, Wei Chen, John R. Prisco, Matthew J. Friend, Matthew F. Myntti
  • Publication number: 20130105019
    Abstract: A valve cartridge for a sanitary fitting includes a cartridge housing with a disk control operated by a rotatable operating element. By turning the operating element, the disk control initially opens the water duct for cold water, starting from a closed position of the valve. When the operating element is turned further, the water passage for hot water is opened and, to the same extent the water duct for cold water is closed. In an end position, only the passage for hot water is open. A removable stop element can interact with a transverse bolt of the operating element to limit the adjustable range on one end so that the disk control cannot fully close, but can only be adjusted between the maximum opening position for cold water and the maximum opening position for hot water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: HANSGROHE SE
    Inventor: HANSGROHE SE
  • Publication number: 20130074943
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a process and a system for solubilizing a surfactant in supercritical carbon dioxide that include providing a turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide into which the surfactant solubilizes and injecting the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide to achieve a Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0. In one or more embodiments, a pump provides turbulent flow to supercritical carbon dioxide moving through at least a portion of piping, and an injector associated with the piping conveys the surfactant through surfaces defining a port in the injector to inject the surfactant into the turbulent flow of the supercritical carbon dioxide so as to achieve the Jet Mixing Number of 0.01 to 1.0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: DOW GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Michael D. Cloeter, Raymond M. Jones
  • Publication number: 20130064744
    Abstract: Embodiments for injecting reducing agents are provided. In one example, an injection device for feeding reducing agents into an exhaust-gas purification system of an internal combustion engine for reduction of nitrogen oxide emissions comprises an injector, and an evaporation device for evaporating first and second reducing agents, the injection device connected to in each case one storage vessel for the first reducing agent and a storage vessel for the second reducing agent, the first and second reducing agents liquid at room temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Yasser Mohamed sayed Yacoub
  • Publication number: 20120312405
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sterile filling system, and specifically relates to a sterile filling system for on-line particle adding comprising a filling system, characterized in that it further comprises a system for on-line particle adding. The filling system comprises a first AP valve bank and an injection pipe, the first AP valve bank and the injection pipe being in connection with each other; and the system for on-line particle adding comprises a second AP valve bank, the second AP valve bank being in connection with the injection pipe. The present invention can achieve the object of addition of solid particles during the production of liquid product, and ensure that the finished product will meet the requirement for sterility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Tetra Laval Holdings & Finance S.A.
    Inventors: Aiyuan Liu, Jian Zhang, Peng Sun, Jun Liu
  • Patent number: 8322361
    Abstract: An annular dual-flow check valve for controlling the flow through concentric channels that have a common outlet, comprising: an outer body and an inner body that define the concentric channels, which include an outer channel and an inner channel formed therein; a spring activated annular poppet that resides in the outer channel and has a range of motion in the axial direction; and an opening through the inner body that connects the outer channel to the inner channel; wherein: the axial movement of the annular poppet is regulated by the pressure of the flow upstream of the annular poppet in the outer channel; and the axial range of motion of the annular poppet includes at least two axial positions: a closed position where the annular poppet substantially covers the opening and a open position where at least a portion of the opening is not covered by the annular poppet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dean M. Erickson, Douglas S. Byrd
  • Patent number: 8316875
    Abstract: An assembly for delivering a supply of liquid fuel and a supply of purge air to a gas turbine engine, the assembly comprising: an annular dual-flow check valve for controlling the flow through concentric channels that have a common outlet, the annular dual-flow check valve comprising: an outer body and an inner body that define the concentric channels, which include an outer channel and an inner channel formed therein; a spring activated annular poppet that resides in the outer channel and has a range of motion in the axial direction; and an opening through the inner body that connects the outer channel to the inner channel; wherein the axial movement of the annular poppet is regulated by the pressure of the flow upstream of the annular poppet in the outer channel; and the axial range of motion of the annular poppet includes at least two axial positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dean M. Erickson, David W. Smith, Douglas S. Byrd, Hua Zhang, Daniel B. Holcombe
  • Publication number: 20120279595
    Abstract: In a valve cartridge for a plumbing fixture that comprises a cartridge housing that has one connection opening, each for the inflowing cold and hot water and at least one discharge opening for the outflowing water, a mixing valve with a control element/operating handle for selecting the mixing ratio of cold and hot water, and a rotary valve with a control element/operating handle for selecting the flow rate of water through the valve cartridge, wherein the mixing valve and the rotary valve and/or the control element of the mixing valve and the control element of the rotary valve are arranged in series on an axis of the cartridge housing. The control element of the rotary valve can take the form of a hollow cylinder that is coaxial to the control element of the mixing valve and is attached to the rotary valve in a rotationally fixed manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Inventors: Kai HUCK, Paul Johnson
  • Publication number: 20120255620
    Abstract: A method of feeding chemical to a liquid in an open space or flowing in an open space so that the chemical is fed to the liquid by means of a special mixing device or several special mixing devices by means of feed liquid introduced to the mixing device separately from the chemical by allowing the chemical and the feed liquid to discharge essentially simultaneously through the nozzle opening of the mixing device, the opening being located under the liquid level in the space, to the liquid in the space or flowing in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: WETEND TECHNOLOGIES OY
    Inventor: Jouni MATULA
  • Publication number: 20120227817
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for delivery of gas are provided herein. In some embodiments, a gas delivery system may include a premix tank having an inlet and an outlet; a plurality of gas supplies coupled to the inlet of the premix tank; a plurality of valves, each valve respectively disposed in line with a corresponding one of the plurality of gas supplies; and a conduit coupling the outlet of the premix tank to one or more gas delivery zones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: APPLIED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventors: JAMES P. CRUSE, EZRA ROBERT GOLD, JOHN W. LANE
  • Publication number: 20120216899
    Abstract: Provided are piggable static mixers, apparatus for generating a non-plugging hydrate slurry, systems incorporating the same, and methods of using the same. Piggable static mixers include an inlet orifice, an outlet orifice in fluid communication with the inlet orifice, and a mechanism fluidly coupled between the inlet and outlet orifices. The mechanism is configurable between a first state and a second state. Fluid flow between the inlet and outlet orifices is substantially unimpeded when the mechanism is in the first state. A static mixer element impinges upon the fluid flow when the mechanism is in the second state. The system further includes a production facility and a production line. The system and methods provided are useful for production of wellstream hydrocarbons from subsea and arctic environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Chad A. Broussard, Tracy A. FOWLER, Donald P. SHATTO, Douglas J. TURNER, Larry D. TALLEY, Jason LACHANCE, David GREAVIS
  • Publication number: 20120152359
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the treatment of water and, more particularly, to the mineralization of water in order to improve pH, hardness, turbidity, and/or alkalinity is described. More particularly, a system is provided for the treatment of water that needs additional hardness, alkalinity, and/or pH adjustment while also meeting turbidity requirements. The use of sodium hydroxide and other methods for avoiding turbidity problems can be eliminated and/or minimized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Applicant: BURNETT LIME COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Dallas H. Burnett, C. Hugh Burnett, Wade L. Burnett, Tom M. Burnett
  • Publication number: 20120079984
    Abstract: A system and method for mixing a plurality of gases for an atomic layer deposition (ALD) reactor. The mixer is configured to mix the plurality of gases while minimizing the potential for re-circulation within the mixer. The mixer is further configured to maintain the flow velocity of the plurality of gases as the gases pass through the mixer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Applicant: ASM America, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan M. Schmidt, Mohith Verghese
  • Publication number: 20120064418
    Abstract: A fuel cell system includes a fuel cell for generating electric power by using a fuel, a valve module that controls a flow of a low concentration fuel circulating through the fuel cell, and a flow of a high concentration fuel supplied from a fuel storage unit to the fuel cell, a pump for pumping at least one of the low concentration fuel and the high concentration fuel according to a fuel flow control of the valve module; and a mixer for mixing and supplying the low concentration fuel and the high concentration fuel pumped from the pump to the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jin S. HEO, Hye-jung Cho, Young-jae Kim, Jung-kurn Park
  • Patent number: 8100147
    Abstract: The present invention provides a particle measuring system which is provided in a processing system 40 which generates an atmosphere obtained by exhausting air or a gas in a processing chamber 48 by a vacuum pump 98 and applies a process concerning semiconductor manufacture to a wafer W in the atmosphere, attached to an exhaust pipe 90 which connects an exhaust opening 86 of the processing chamber 48 with the vacuum pump 98, and measures the number of the particles in the exhaust gas, and a measuring method thereof, the system and method providing a processing system and a cleaning method which terminate etching process by determining an end point based on the number of the particles in the exhaust gas and perform cleaning of unnecessary films.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Tokyo Electron Limited
    Inventors: Hayashi Otsuki, Tsukasa Matsuda, Kyoko Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20110263464
    Abstract: A method and device for merging and mixing at least two separate and distinct fluid drops on a substrate, includes a drop merging area on the surface, where a first magnetic material is placed at a first location. A first drop of fluid is then placed at the first location on the surface, resulting in the first magnetic material being at least partially positioned within the first drop of fluid. A second drop of fluid is then placed at a second location on the surface of the drop merging area. A magnetic field is applied by a varying magnetic field generator to at least a portion of the drop merge area of the substrate, which includes at least the first location on the substrate. The varying magnetic field will act on the first magnetic material to move the first magnetic material within the first drop of fluid, causing a stirring of the fluid. A drop merging force from a drop merging mechanism is applied to at least one of the first drop of fluid and the second drop of fluid within the drop merge area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Dirk De Bruyker, Ali Asgar Bhagat, Alan G. Bell, Michael I. Recht, Francisco E. Torres
  • Patent number: 8033714
    Abstract: A cylinder-shaped flow passage in which a first fluid flows includes an internal cylinder which is smaller in diameter than the flow passage. A swirl-generating stator having four vanes is radially fixed in the internal cylinder. A header space for supplying a second fluid is provided to the outer circumference of a wall surface of the internal cylinder in contact with flow separation areas which are formed along downstream surfaces of the swirl-generating stator as the first fluid runs into the swirl-generating stator. The wall surface of the internal cylinder is formed with openings through which the flow separation areas communicate with the header space. The second fluid supplied into the header space flows through the openings into the flow separation areas, and is diffused along the vanes of the swirl-generating stator to be swirled and mixed into the first fluid applied with swirling force by the swirl-generating stator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignees: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation, Babcock-Hitachi K.K.
    Inventors: Akira Nishioka, Kiyoshi Amou, Yoshihiro Sukegawa, Takehiko Kowatari, Yasunaga Hamada, Ikuhisa Hamada, Toshifumi Mukai, Yoshinori Taguchi, Hiroshi Yokota
  • Publication number: 20110220212
    Abstract: A brine discharge assembly includes a discharge pipe having a body that defines an interior passage, a pipe inlet, and a pipe outlet spaced from the pipe inlet. The pipe inlet and pipe outlet are able to be in fluid communication with the interior passage, and the pipe is connectable to a source of brine and configured to convey the brine from the pipe inlet to the pipe outlet. The brine discharge assembly also includes a dilution assembly able to be connected to a source of liquid diluent. The dilution assembly includes one or more injectors and one or more ports, and is coupled to the pipe so that the one or more ports are able to be in fluid communication with the interior passage of the pipe intermediate the pipe inlet and pipe outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Eduardo Vom, Richard Allman, Samuel Ross Garland Lanyon, Stuart Elliott
  • Publication number: 20110162745
    Abstract: Apparatus for adding liquid fertilizer to a water line of a sprinkler system includes a mechanical injector device powered by a paddle wheel turned by water flowing through the water line. As the paddle wheel is turned, liquid fertilizer can be advantageously mixed with the irrigation water or other fluid. The fertilizer reservoir can be positioned on the upper portion of the injector apparatus and can include an inlet connection and a button used to hydraulically prime the system. The fertilizer may be fed into the reservoir via tubing from a separately contained fertilizer source. In some embodiments, an inlet nozzle may increase the inlet velocity of the water, thereby permitting the paddle wheel to operate over a greater flow rate range. The tubing or other conduit can be connected to the fertilizer source container via a quick-connect fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventors: Glen Grizzle, Dave Morton, Dwight Johnson, Donna J. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20110155272
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for measuring the concentrations of organic and inorganic carbon, or of other materials, in aqueous samples are described, together with related, specially adapted components and sub-assemblies and related control, operational and monitoring systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventors: Gregory B. Conway, Michael R. Scaer, Paul Melanson, Gordon K. Francis, Pei Huang
  • Publication number: 20110114212
    Abstract: An opening device for opening a closed fluid container comprises a housing having a first chamber (1) for receiving the fluid container (3) and a second chamber (2) having an outlet (13). A part (6) of the fluid container that can be separated is arranged in the second chamber. A rotary drum (8) is rotatably supported in the second chamber. Said drum can be rotated from a starting position into a separating position in which it separates the separable container part from the fluid container. The rotational axis of the rotary drum is disposed at an angle to the connecting axis between the first and second chambers. A system for mixing at least two components uses such an opening device and a mixing container (18) having a connecting piece (19), to which the opening device is removably connected to establish a fluid connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: MEDMIX SYSTEMS AG
    Inventors: Andy Greter, William Brem, Wilhelm A. Keller
  • Patent number: 7909056
    Abstract: A connector for transferring fluid and method therefor. The connector may have a first port, a second port, and a third port which may be coupled together at a main channel with a first valve element therein controlling fluid flow through the first port. The first valve element is supported by a valve element support positioned between the first port and the third port, and the second port joins the main channel to provide a fluid path around the first valve element and through the third port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: CareFusion 303, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim L. Truitt, Alex Truman Mazza, Cliff Colwell
  • Patent number: 7891524
    Abstract: A fuel and oil mixing device holds a quantity of fuel and oil and allows a user to easily select the ratio of fuel to oil in the mixture that exits the device, thus allowing a single device to be used to fill multiple two-stroke engines. The fuel and oil mixing device includes a mixing chamber defining an internal volume, a fuel intake opening, an oil intake opening, and an outlet. Fuel is delivered into the mixing chamber from the fuel reservoir through the fuel intake opening, while oil is delivered into the mixing chamber through the oil intake opening. An oil control valve controls oil flowing into the mixing chamber through the oil intake opening so as to allow the user to dispense a fuel-oil mixture through the outlet of the mixing chamber with a predetermined fuel-to-oil ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Precise Mix, LLC
    Inventors: R. Scott Johnson, Benjamin Lee Kessinger, III, Thomas M. McCullough, Kenneth M. Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20110030827
    Abstract: The current disclosure relates to a new fluid composite, a device for producing the fluid composite, and a method of production therewith, and more specifically a fluid composite made of a fuel and its oxidant for burning as part of different systems such as fuel burners, where the fluid composite after a stage of intense molecular between a controlled flow of a liquid such as fuel and a faster flow of compressed highly directional gas such as air results in the creation of a three dimensional matrix of small hallow spheres each made of a layer of fuel around a volume of pressurized gas. In an alternate embodiment, external conditions such as inline pressure warps the spherical cells into a network of oblong shape cells where pressurized air is used as part of the combustion process. In yet another embodiment, additional gas such as air is added via a second inlet to increase the proportion of oxidant to carburant as part of the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: David Livshits, Lester Telchner
  • Publication number: 20110011477
    Abstract: A flow discharge device, such as a bleed assembly in a gas turbine engine, comprises a discharge outlet member 38 having a skirt 44 which is accommodated telescopically in a housing 36 so as to be displaceable with respect to a wall 27 of a duct 22 from a retracted position (FIG. 2) in which slots 48 in the skirt 44 lie outside the duct 22, and an extended position (FIG. 3) in which the slots 48 open into the duct 22 for the discharge of a secondary fluid into the flow in the duct 22. The discharge outlet member 38 is moved to the extended position by the pressure of the secondary fluid acting on a silencer element 46. A spring 52 returns the discharge outlet member to the retracted position when the flow of the secondary fluid is terminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Andrew J. MULLENDER, Brian A. Handley, Zahid M. Hussain
  • Patent number: 7854906
    Abstract: A reactor for carrying out a reaction between two fluid starting materials over a catalyst bed with premixing of the fluid starting materials before introduction into the catalyst bed within a delay time of less than 150 ms in a mixing-in device, wherein the mixing-in device is made up of the following elements which are arranged essentially transverse to the inflow direction of the first fluid starting material stream: two or three rows arranged behind one another of tubes which have turbulence generators on the outside and constrict the flow cross section for the first fluid starting material stream to from ½ to 1/10, with the second fluid starting material stream being passed through the interiors of the tubes and injected via openings in the tubes into the first fluid starting material stream; a perforated plate upstream of the tubes; and a perforated plate downstream of the tubes, is proposed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerhard Olbert, Franz Corr, Sven Crone
  • Patent number: 7837856
    Abstract: A reactor for carrying out a continuous oxydehydrogenation of a feed gas stream of saturated hydrocarbons after premixing with an oxygen-comprising gas stream over a moving catalyst bed which is introduced in the longitudinal direction of their reactor between two concentric cylindrical holding devices so as to leave a central interior space and an intermediate space between the moving catalyst bed and the interior wall of the reactor to give a reaction gas mixture, wherein the reactor has two or more reactor sections which are separated from one another by disk-shaped deflection plates arranged alternately in the central interior space and divided in subregions by annular deflection plates arranged in the intermediate space between the moving catalyst bed and the interior wall of the reactor, in each case with a mixing-in device which is located upstream of the moving catalyst bed in the flow direction of the reaction gas mixture and comprises the following elements: two or three rows arranged behind one
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Gerhard Olbert, Franz Corr, Sven Crone